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The Copilot ConnectionEp 39 – Closing the AI Implementation Gap with Diana WolfeIn this episode of Copilot Connection, Zoe and Kevin are joined by Diana Wolfe, Head of Research & Strategy at Kyndryl, to explore one of the biggest challenges facing organisations today: the widening gap between AI ambition and AI implementation. Together, they unpack why so many companies struggle to realise value from AI investments, what human‑centred change looks like in an era of agentic AI, and how trust, psychological safety, and redesigned roles shape successful adoption.The conversation covers everything from workflow automation myths and cognitive overload to organisational silos, identity shifts, and the realities of embedding AI...
2026-02-2139 min
The Copilot ConnectionEp 38 - Agents in Contact Centre with Tricia SinclairSend us a textIn this episode of The Copilot Connection, hosts Zoe Wilson and Kevin McDonnell are joined by Tricia Sinclair (Microsoft MVP and Avanade’s Global Lead for Contact Center & Customer Service) to explore the evolving role of AI in customer service and contact centres. They discuss how new Copilot AI agents like Case Management Agents and Intent Agents can automate processes such as email triage and understanding customer inquiries, and why many organizations are piloting these tools internally before rolling them out to customers. Th...
2026-02-0742 min
The Copilot ConnectionEp 37 - Coding AgentsSend us a textThis week, Kevin McDonnell and Garry Trinder explore the world of coding agents and how they could change software development. They run through what coding agents are along with the importance of context, memory, and specifications in using AI tools effectively. Also, they think about how you need to change habits and also touch on the challenges faced by junior developers in adapting to AI technologies, the role of personality in AI agents, and the future of work with AI. This isn't just the joy of agents though, this is about the need...
2026-01-301h 17
The Copilot ConnectionEp 36 - reflecting on 2025 and looking ahead to 2026 with the future of work reportSend us a textHappy new year to you all! In this episode, Zoe and Kevin take a short look at what happened with Copilot and with themselves in 2025, a short view on what they think and hope will happen with Copilot and AI in 2026 but focus most of the time on digging into the latest Microsoft Future of Work report that their science team has been making for the last 5 years. They explore themes such as AI judgment, collaborative AI, and the implications of inequality in the workplace amongst other things.Takeaways
2026-01-091h 15
The Progressive Property PodcastAre Landlords Really the Villains? Kevin Debunks Harsh Criticisms He Receives Via Social MediaBecome a part of the Progressive Property refer-a-friend scheme and Earn up to £250 when someone attends one of our events – you can enrol here: https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/
Today, Kevin shares some of his harshest social media attacks he’s had as a landlord and educator – from being called “a leech” and a “cartoon supervillain” to demands that landlords be dumped on a desert island. He picks apart the criticisms, digs into the myths around how landlords actually operate, and explains what most people get wrong about rent, mortgages, and profit.
Kevin demonstrate how small landl...
2025-12-0919 min
The Copilot ConnectionCCDev3 - Ignite roundup on Dev Story for Copilot and AgentsSend us a textIn this episode of Copilot Connection, Kevin McDonnell and Garry Trinder discuss the latest developments from the Ignite Conference. They delve into the renaming of Azure AI Foundry to Microsoft Foundry, the new features of the Foundry portal, and the integration of Claude models. The conversation also covers the importance of experimentation with language models, updates on the Teams SDK, and the nuances of the Agent 365 SDK. In this conversation, Garry and Kevin delve into the latest advancements in Microsoft 365, focusing on Agent 365, MCP servers, and the integration of low-code solutions. They discuss...
2025-11-291h 00
The Copilot ConnectionEp 34 - Ignite roundup on CopilotSend us a textAfter last week's Ignite conference in San Francisco, Zoe and Kevin run through the key updates around the different areas of Copilot, covering topics like:- Microsoft Agent 365- Work IQ- Microsoft 365 Copilot updates- Thoughts on the location and keynotePlus we highlight a few of the upcoming ESPC sessions to keep an eye out for.Ignite Book of News 2025Microsoft Agent 365Work IQ and other Microsoft 365 Copilot updatesAgent Mode in Office
2025-11-2758 min
The Copilot ConnectionEp 33 - what to look out for at Ignite 2025Send us a textWith Ignite just a week away, Zoe and Kevin got together to pick out some interesting sessions as well as several chats about what the key themes coming across are. Naturally, Copilot and agents were our main focus but there were also a couple of other areas that caught our eye.See the sessions at https://ignite.microsoft.com.Sessions mentioned (or that we ran out of time to mention):- BRK402 Our Agentic Era: Building Accessible and Responsible AI for Everyone Low c...
2025-11-1038 min
The Progressive Property PodcastHow to Find New Sources of Money for Your Property Deals – SSAS with Kevin WhelanBecome part of the Progressive Property refer-a-friend scheme and earn up to £250 when someone attends one of our events – enrol here: https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf
Today, Kevin is joined by Kevin Whelan, an economist, author and founder of Wealth Builders, one of the UK's leading experts and authorities on SSAS pensions. He is the only Progressive approved partner for all pension matters in the UK. Kevin has helped raise hundreds of millions in private finance including for hundreds of members within the Progressive Property community.
Kevin explains how to find new sources of mon...
2025-10-2156 min
The Copilot ConnectionEp 32 - catching up on news after a busy summerSend us a textIt has been a little while since the last episode with Zoe and Kevin so they share some of their own news on why things have been a little quieter over the summer and then discuss the latest updates and news from Microsoft 365 Copilot. We recap recent events, including the Collab Summit North America, Experts Live UK conference, and share our upcoming events. On the news side we delve into significant announcements from lasast couple of months, including the introduction of the Knowledge Agent to "Frontier Firms", licensing changes, and the i...
2025-09-1955 min
The Progressive Property PodcastSeismic Shifts in UK Property Taxes : Stamp Duty, Capital Gains, and More Dissectedhttps://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/
Your property portfolio is facing its biggest threat in a decade, and it's coming directly from the government. Today, Sean talks to Kevin McDonnell, who teaches 1000s of property professionals how to protect and grow their portfolios. He's a seasoned investor who's dissecting the government's next potential moves on property tax.
Kevin and Sean break down the proposed seismic shifts in stamp duty and what they mean for you and your next purchase, the potential overhaul of capital gains tax and the rumoured new annual tax for property owners...
2025-09-1628 min
The Copilot ConnectionCCDev 2 - what you need to think about with MCPSend us a textKevin McDonnell and Garry Trinder delve into the world of Model Context Protocol (MCP) and its implications for developers. We start with a starter overview of functionality of MCP and why it is important. However, we wanted to get beyond that initial view that is covered elsewhere and look at some of the challenges associated with using MCP and broader considerations that you need to be looking at. The conversation covers the importance of optimizing documentation for language models, governance in MCP usage, and strategies for getting started with MCP and then scaling.
2025-07-291h 08
The Copilot ConnectionCCDev 1 - Navigating Copilot extensibilitySend us a textWelcome to a brand new way of hearing about the latest Copilot extensibility news! In this episode of the Copilot Connection, Kevin swaps out Zoe for Garry Trinder in the first of a spin-off of episodes where we dig deeper into the extensibility side of Copilot.In this first episode, we go into an overview of the options that you have for extending Copilot. We talk cover why you would need to extend Copilot, the different ways you can do that (whether by end user, maker or specialist) and touch a...
2025-06-2045 min
The Copilot ConnectionEp 31 - Copilot at conferencesSend us a textWith the post Build lull in Microsoft news, Zoe and Kevin decided to take a look at some of the upcoming conferences and recommend a few sessions that stood out in the Copilot and agents space. Firstly though, we couldn't resist talking a bit about the collapse of Builder.ai and the re-org of some of the Engineering management teams at Microsoft.We also covered our next Copilot Fireside Chat where Daniel Laskewitz will be joining us to answer your questions on Copilot Studio, MCP and whatever else takes your fancy.
2025-06-071h 06
The Copilot ConnectionEp 30 - building on the Build newsSend us a textIn this episode of Copilot Connection, hosts Zoe and Kevin discuss the latest updates and insights from the Microsoft Copilot ecosystem from Build as well as a slight detour to the Chelsea Flower Show. We cover topics like M365 Copilot tuning, notebooks, researcher and analyst agents, and SRE agents. We also explore the implications of AI Foundry and the natural language web, while wrapping up with a look at upcoming events and the importance of community engagement.TakeawaysThe Chelsea Flower Show showcased innovative AI applications in gardening...
2025-05-251h 03
The Progressive Property PodcastRaising Finance with Sean & Kevinhttps://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ Sean and Kevin talk about how you can raise finance as a property investor. Kevin shares his decades of experience in raising cash including the two main ways to raise finance. Sean also talks about the importance of borrowing and how to challenge your own limiting beliefs around money and lending. KEY TAKEAWAYS Whilst you might not be able to ask family and friends for cash, that doesn’t mean someone close to you won’t be interested. Kevin managed to raise finance from a colleague, from just a conv...
2025-05-2028 min
The Progressive Property PodcastHow Rent-2-Rent & Deal Packaging Saved Me with Kevin McDonellhttps://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ Sean interviews previous host Kevin McDonnell. Kevin shares his journey from a farm in rural Ireland to becoming a multi-millionaire property investor. He reveals his painful mistakes buying off-plan properties abroad that left him £100,000+ in debt and how he transformed his life through property strategies like rent-2-rent. If you haven’t heard Kev’s story already, this episode will leave you inspired and informed. If you’d like to learn more from Kevin, he has written multiple books on property investing, including No Money Down Property Investing and Multiple Streams of Prop...
2025-05-1345 min
The Copilot ConnectionEp 29 - Copilot Wave 2 Spring ReleaseSend us a textNews, news, news - we have lots of new news! Zoe and Kevin discuss the latest announcements from Microsoft about Copilot Wave 2 Spring Release. We delve into the significance of the Work Trend Index, the new user interface and search experience, and the introduction of memory and notebooks features. Then we dig into the management and reporting of agents, the concept of the human-agent ratio (including some extreme reactions to some new phrases from Microsoft...) and the importance of leadership in leveraging AI capabilities. Finally, we cover some of the magical events coming...
2025-04-2651 min
The Copilot ConnectionEp 28 - Copilot and AI in Healthcare with Gary RaifeSend us a textIn this episode of Copilot Connection, Zoe and Kevin are joined by Gary Raife to discuss the transformative potential of AI and Microsoft Copilot in the healthcare sector. We explore the challenges of interoperability, the role of AI in enhancing patient care, and the exciting developments of Dragon Copilot. The conversation also touches on the integration of personal health data, the importance of trust and transparency in AI applications, and the future of healthcare driven by data and technology.TakeawaysHealthcare presents a significant opportunity for AI integration...
2025-04-111h 00
The Copilot ConnectionEp 27 - Being responsible with Chris HuntingfordSend us a textHow responsible are you with AI? Zoe Wilson and Kevin McDonnell are joined this week by Chris Huntingford (Director of AI at ANS among many other things!), focusing on responsible AI practices, data management, and the socio-economic impacts of technology. We covered the importance of transparency, accountability, and ethical practices in AI implementation. The discussion also touches on the cultural shifts required for successful AI adoption, the challenges of governance in AI systems, and the future of AI agents.We also had an amazing announcement for the Copilot Fireside Chat that...
2025-03-1055 min
The Copilot ConnectionEp 26 - A prompt dive into promptingSend us a textIn this episode of Copilot Connection, Kevin goes solo and dives deep into the world of Microsoft Copilot, exploring the intricacies of prompt engineering and the practical applications of prompts in enhancing productivity. He discusses various techniques for effective prompting, the significance of community contributions, and how to utilize the Copilot prompt gallery to streamline workflows. The conversation emphasizes the evolving nature of AI and the need for users to adapt and refine their approaches to maximize the benefits of generative AI tools.TakeawaysPrompt engineering...
2025-02-2141 min
The Copilot ConnectionEp 25 - The latest roadmap for M365 CopilotSend us a textIn this episode of Copilot Connection, Zoe and Kevin discuss the latest roadmap items for Microsoft 365 Copilot, highlighting Teams, Microsoft 365 apps, Extensibility, SharePoint, Admin and Purview. Hear about the latest batches coming in February and March and what it could mean to you.TakeawaysRoadmap updates indicate a significant increase in available tools and capabilities.Teams updates focus on enhancing collaborative productivity.Accessibility features are being prioritized in new updates.The ability to analyze on-screen content will improve meeting experiences.Voice recognition technology will enhance transcription accuracy.Upcoming...
2025-02-0756 min
You Are The MatrixKevin McDonnell InterviewIn this conversation, Kevin McDonnell shares his journey from struggling property investor to successful entrepreneur, emphasizing the critical role of mindset and environment in achieving financial freedom. He discusses the systemic controls that trap individuals in a cycle of mediocrity and highlights the importance of taking personal responsibility to break free from these constraints. Kevin advocates for a shift in perspective towards opportunities and the necessity of hard work and patience in building wealth. In this conversation, Kevin McDonnell and Achim discuss the importance of breaking free from societal norms, making conscious choices, and pursuing one's passions. They emphasize...
2025-01-3046 min
The Copilot ConnectionEp 24 - Copilot Chat and the future of workSend us a textIn this episode of Copilot Connection, hosts Zoe Wilson and Kevin McDonnell discuss the evolution of Microsoft's Copilot ecosystem, including the recent announcement of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. They explore the implications of AI agents in business, insights from the Microsoft Research Future of Work report, and the importance of democratizing access to AI technologies. Finally, we talk about our exciting guest for the next Copilot Fireside Chat and her new team.TakeawaysPowered by Riverside AIThe Copilot ecosystem has evolved significantly over the...
2025-01-1845 min
Commercial Property Investor PodcastHow to Raise Money for Property Investing (Even If You Have None) With Kevin McDonnellThis week we are joined by property investor Kevin McDonnell. Kevin shares his inspiring journey from a disastrous start in property investing to building a successful portfolio of over 100 properties. We delve into Kevin's unique approach to raising money, including: Overcoming early challenges: Kevin candidly discusses his initial missteps and how they shaped his current strategies. The importance of sharing your journey: Learn how openly discussing your investment goals can attract potential investors. Debunking the "no money down" myth: Kevin clarifies the concept of "no money down" and explains how to leverage other people's money. Exploring...
2025-01-1648 min
The Copilot ConnectionEp 23 - a look back and some thoughts on AI strategySend us a textIn this episode, Zoe and Kevin discuss their thoughts on the biggest topics of the year in Copilot and what that means for next year before Kevin goes solo to talk about the importance of building a comprehensive AI strategy centered around Microsoft Copilot. They explore the evolution of AI tools, the need for alignment with organizational goals, and the significance of understanding agents and their capabilities. The conversation also delves into measuring success and ROI in AI implementation, the future of AI tools, governance and compliance, and the role of generative AI...
2024-12-231h 06
The Copilot ConnectionEp 22 - Unpacking Microsoft IgniteSend us a textWith Zoe stuffed full of deep pan pizza and Kevin trying to recover from the remote FOMO, we discuss the key takeaways from Microsoft Ignite 2024 focusing on the latest Copilot updates, the role of agents, integration and alignment at Microsoft, security updates, and more. We explore the significance of the Prompt Gallery and the evolution of Copilot Studio, emphasising the importance of collaboration and automation in modern workplaces.Key Takeaways:Security has become a major focus for Microsoft.The Ignite conference had a significant turnout with over 20,000 attendees.A...
2024-11-2949 min
The Copilot ConnectionEp 21 - Agents, AI Models and more pre-Ignite updatesSend us a textIn this episode of Copilot Connection, hosts Zoe and Kevin discuss the latest developments in the Copilot space, share insights from recent events like Scottish Summit and anticipate upcoming announcements from Ignite. They explore the significance of agents in the AI landscape, the challenges of governance, and the evolution of AI models. Hopefully, they managed to dodge any NDA content this close to Ignite...TakeawaysExcitement builds ahead of the Ignite conference.Bluesky offers a refreshing social media experience.The Copilot Fireside Chat will provide live...
2024-11-1840 min
Sprint-Zero Podcast - Power Platform, AI, Low Code, Consultancy & NeurodiversityCopilot Connection - Guest: Kevin McDonnellSend us a message!SummaryIn this episode of the Sprint Zero podcast, Mike Gowland and Jon Russell interview Kevin McDonnell, a co-pilot strategy and modern workplace AI leader at Avanade. They discuss AI, Copilot functionalities, and the future of AI in the workplace. Kevin emphasizes the importance of having a strategy for integrating AI into business processes and highlights the need for responsible AI practices. They also explore the role of AI in employee experience and the challenges of building trust in AI systems. In this conversation, Kevin McDonnell discusses the importance of...
2024-11-1432 min
The Copilot ConnectionEp 20 - A new Copilot and what to see at IgniteSend us a textIn this episode of the Copilot Connection, hosts Zoe Wilson and Kevin McDonnell discuss the latest updates in the Microsoft Copilot ecosystem, including a new feature called Copilot Labs (not Lab...), insights from the upcoming Microsoft Ignite conference, and the importance of AI integration in business. They also touch on the significance of empowering neurodivergent employees and the community's engagement in upcoming events. They also have a new AI generated summary - what do you think?LinksIntroducing Copilot VisionMeet the new CopilotIgnite sessions
2024-10-1545 min
The Copilot ConnectionEp 18 - Summer Copilot News RecapSend us a textAs the days in the UK get shorter, the grass looks brown and tired and the kids looked bored and ready for school, it's time to recap some of the news that has crept out while many were distracted with holidays. There's certainly been a few things coming through as momentum builds towards the second conference season of year. Zoe and Kevin cover some worrying news on hacking Copilot, some positive news on accessing models and some great events coming up.Related links:Nominate your favourite community folks...
2024-08-2339 min
Swimming With Sharks: Enterprise AI UnleashedSwimming With Sharks: Customer Ops Unplugged - S2 Episode 3: Anne McDonnell-AisikuIn this insightful episode, Kevin Dean welcomes Anne McDonnell-Aisiku, Principal Customer Success Manager at HubSpot. Anne shares her unique journey from global education to customer success, offering valuable perspectives on how her background shapes her approach to delivering exceptional customer experiences.Episode Summary:Introduction: Kevin Dean introduces the podcast and welcomes Anne McDonnell-Aisiku, highlighting her extensive experience in customer success and her journey from the education sector to HubSpot.Interview Highlights:Anne’s Background: Anne discusses her transition from global education to customer success, emphasizing the pa...
2024-07-1621 min
The Copilot ConnectionEp 17 - Month of Copilot highlightsSend us a textAfter a slightly quieter time on the podcast, Kevin and Zoe are back and we pick some of the Month of Copilot sessions to share some interesting ideas from them that will interest you.Check out the rest of the Month of Copilot sessions in the Copilot Connection - YouTube.Kevin mentioned Commsverse and Experts Live UK so check out the links for more info.Finally, if you want to try out the super hero prompt that Zoe mentioned, copy the prompt below and let us know...
2024-07-0838 min
The Progressive Property PodcastWealth Secrets: Unlocking your route to Financial Freedom with Kevin WhelanKevin is joined by wealth creation expert Kevin Whelan to discuss innovative strategies for building financial independence. From leveraging the power of SSAS pensions to exploring the seven pillars of wealth, Whelan shares eye-opening insights and practical advice that will inspire listeners to take control of their financial future. Tune in to discover how you can create multiple streams of recurring income and set yourself and your family up for generational wealth. KEY TAKEAWAYS Wealth creation means generating multiple streams of recurring income to create life certainty in an uncertain world, not just for yourself but f...
2024-06-0431 min
The Copilot ConnectionEp 16 - Recap from Microsoft Build 2024 with focus on Copilot extensionsSend us a textIn this episode of the Copilot Connection, Kevin McDonnell is joined by Garry Trinder, a developer advocate at Microsoft focused on Microsoft 365 and Copilot. With Microsoft Build taking place this week, they recap the Copilot related news that came out with a special focus on extensions and custom copilots. Plenty of chat about why you should extend, the different ways to extend and when to extend or go custom. Plus find out how many times Copilot was mentioned in the first day keynotes thanks to Vlad Catrinescu.Useful links:
2024-05-241h 00
The Copilot ConnectionEp 15 - The roadmap for Copilot for Microsoft 365Send us a textWith all the announcements made last week at the M365 Conf in Orlando, Zoe and Kevin take a dive into the roadmap to see what is coming up in the short to medium term. With a lot of key updates around Excel, cross application capabilities and graph grounded chat in other applications, take a listen to find out what you can expect in the world of Copilot over the next few months.Key links:Month of CopilotMay Copilot be with youDona teases Project Copilot College M365 Conf announcementsW...
2024-05-071h 08
The Copilot ConnectionEp 14 - Copilot Readiness with Michal PisarekSend us a textIs your tenant ready for Copilot? Do you know what needs to be done to be ready? This week, Kevin was joined by Michal Pisarek, CEO and Janitor at Orchestry, who has been involved in governance in Microsoft 365 for many years. We talk about Copilot Readiness and three key areas for governance:- Understand the environment- Review oversharing- Sort out your sensitivity labelsZoe and Kevin also cover a few bits of the latest news, including some Drama Llama action with Whats App, some impressive custom...
2024-04-211h 19
The Copilot ConnectionEp 13 - Copilot for Security with Ru CampbellSend us a textWith Copilot for Security released on 1 April, we thought we should bring some real experience of trying it out from one of the top MVPs in Security. Ru Campbell (Twitter, LinkedIn) joined us to talk about:- What is Copilot Security?- What is it used for and by who?- How has his experience with it been compared with the marketing?This was a great chat that cut through into the reality of using Copilot for Security to help with right of bang and left of...
2024-04-1243 min
The Copilot ConnectionEp 11 - Busting Copilot MythsSend us a textWith more and more people getting access to all the different Copilots, there are more myths that are appearing online. So, in this episode, Zoe and Kevin take a look at some of those myths and either bust them or add the detail behind the truth of each of them, Plus, we highlight some of the latest news along the way including some potential new text to video for Copilot (warning - that last comment is shameless clickbait!) in there too.Myths addressed:Copilot is trained on your data...
2024-02-1943 min
BUCKTOOTH GREMLINSA Wretched Hive Of Scum & VillainyOn this week's Bucktooth Gremlins, Kevin, Pete & Sean flip the coin and look at the world of Villains. If you could be any villain, who would you want to be? Can you be a cannibal and not eat people? No need to be cautious with this week's Bucktooth Gremlins. Got a show suggestion? Email us at BUCKTOOTHGREMLINS@GMAIL.COM
2024-02-141h 07The Copilot ConnectionEp 10 - Starting the extensibility storySend us a textIn this podcast episode, Kevin runs solo to talk about the extensibility of Copilot. he covers the impact of Copilot on organizations, how to prepare for it, and how to extend it. The episode also features interviews with Garry Trinder (developer advocate at Microsoft) and Anoop Tatti (Team Lead at Advania), who share their experiences with Copilot and its extensions.The episode delves into the importance of thinking about why you would extend Copilot, the different ways to do it, and the value it delivers. The podcast also touches on the...
2024-02-0534 min
The Progressive Property PodcastHow to Create Wealth Through PropertyKevin joins Jessen James on the Mind Over Money podcast to talk about the power of property investing itself, as well as his own personal journey in business, and the part that mind-set has played in his incredible rise to success. KEY TAKEAWAYS Inspiration can take many forms, but nothing stirs us or empowers us more than seeing others who have succeeded, and hearing the stories of how they did so. When our backs are against the wall, we usually discover how strong and resourceful we can be. Never be afraid of pressure, because it can...
2024-01-3052 min
BUCKTOOTH GREMLINSHERO AIN'T NOTHING BUT A SANDWICHOn this week's episode of BTG, Kevin , Pete & Sean debate the merits of Movie & TV heroes and whose shoes or costumes could they see themselves in. Sean's answer: EVERYONE. Don't forget to email bucktoothgremlins@gmail.com
2024-01-261h 07
In the Garage Automotive Podcast by Carparts.comThe Art of Exotic Car Maintenance: A Deep Dive with Boden Autohaus’ Kevin McDonnellIn this episode of the "In the Garage Automotive Podcast,” Kevin McDonnell from Boden Autohaus dives into exotic car maintenance. Kevin shares insights from his experience working with high-end vehicles like Bugattis, Porsches, and Ferraris, as well as the unique challenges of managing such a specialized auto shop. He talks about his journey in the car industry, from starting as a sales rep at Mod Bargains to becoming the Director of Operations at Boden. Kevin also delves into the specifics of handling exotic cars, client relationships, and the intricacies of car modifications and maintenance. The conversation covers various aspects of...
2024-01-2341 minThe Copilot ConnectionEp 9 - Feeding the 300Send us a textWelcome to this episode of the Copilot Connection podcast, where we share the latest news, insights, and capabilities of the Microsoft Copilots ecosystem. In this episode, your hosts Kevin and Zoe discuss the latest announcements in the copilot space, including the lifting of the 300 seat limit and the availability of Copilot Pro. They also delve into the human impact of Copilot, sharing powerful stories of how it has helped individuals with accessibility needs. There are also two new Copilots that have gone live and some insights from Accenture on the latest tech trends...
2024-01-1942 minThe Copilot ConnectionEp 8 - Looking ahead to 2024Send us a textIn a slight change of schedule, Zoe and Kevin decided to talk about the year ahead and some thoughts as to the big topics. There was a little news to cover as well, especially for all those who love buttons.We also asked Copilot to do a summary of the show so here's that version!In this episode of Copilot Connection, Kevin and Zoe discuss the latest news and trends in the world of Copilot and AI for 2024. They share their thoughts on the new Copilot apps for iOS...
2024-01-0541 min
BUCKTOOTH GREMLINSBully DownWell, this is the final episode with the audio issues so we apologize in advance. This week's episode we dive into Movie & TV Bullies. Pete has some serious stomach issues. Do Kevin & Sean actually bully him??
2023-12-071h 23
Office 365 DistilledEP 131: CoreView @ ESPC: Day one Roundup with KevinDay 2 at ESPC, which means it is time for a little round up of all the goodness that was spread on day 1. We have Kevin McDonnell, Manager at Avanade, MVP and good friend of the pod to talk about all the cool stuff he has seen. We talk SharePoint Embedded, the new headless solution for documents, Copilot adoption and rollout and much more.
2023-11-2931 minThe Copilot ConnectionEp 5 - Copilot in IgniteSend us a textZoe and Kevin share all the big Ignite news with insider information from Zoe who was over in Seattle. We also have interviews with Dona Sarkar, Ana Ines Urrutia and Raymond Comvalius fresh from Ignite.Kevin also announced the Custom Copilot Connection Challenge, asking you all to build Copilots that can consume all the amazing Ignite information and make it available - check out the video.Topics covered:Azure AI updates like Prompt Studio and Model as a ServiceCopilot for Frontline WorkersIs it "Copilot for" or "Copilot in"...
2023-11-2451 min
BUCKTOOTH GREMLINSHalloween - The Night He Watched Spooky MoviesThis is Part 2 of our delayed Halloween themed podcast. Yeah, we know it's late but the talk is good about spooky movies. Despite his love of the Universal Monsters, Horror films are not in Kevin's wheelhouse. This is the last episode that has audio problems and we apologize in advance.
2023-11-211h 16
The Progressive Property PodcastProperty Horror Stories with Kevin McDonnell, Katie Wilson, Dan Eton, Toni Gargan and Kevin PoneskisJoin Kevin McDonnell, Katie Wilson, Dan Eton, Toni Gargan and Kevin Poneskis for their biggest property-investing horror stories in this Halloween special! KEY TAKEAWAYS Whilst viewing a house she wanted to offer on, Katie discovered drugs that had been left there by the evicted tenant! Toni bought a portfolio during covid which meant some properties she was unable to view. Once able to view one property in particular, the damp in the bathroom was so bad that the walls were crumbling and the radiator was copper and black! It was in an old doctor’s surgery bas...
2023-10-3119 minThe Copilot ConnectionEp 3 - the A-Z of Copilot from South Coast SummitSend us a textAfter an exciting South Coast Summit, Kevin and Zoe sit down to discuss what has been happening in the news around Copilot and share the A-Z of Copilot with you. Power Platform Copilot GAhttps://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/build-better-apps-faster-copilot-in-power-apps-is-now-generally-available/Power Platform Prompt Library (pnp.github.io) Security Copilot EAPMicrosoft Security Copilot Early Access Program is now available | Microsoft Security BlogWorklab How I Prompt: Leaders Share Their Favorite AI Time-Savers (microsoft.com) Satya end of yea...
2023-10-2048 minThe Copilot ConnectionEp 2 - Interviews at Experts Live EuropeSend us a textZoe and Kevin share the latest news on Copilot with Copilot for OneDrive and all sorts from Microsoft Power Platform Conference and then we play some short interviews with Stale Hansen, Ragnar Heil and Marijn Somers and chat about our thoughts on them.Useful links:https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-onedrive-blog/unveiling-the-next-generation-of-onedrive/ba-p/3935612https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/powerplatform/2023/10/03/the-ai-revolution-supercharging-low-code-with-the-power-platform-community/https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ahmedbouchaala_powerapps-mppc23-mppc-activity-7115462456348393472-HVjQhttps://blog.fabric.microsoft.com/en-GB/blog/announcing-the-data-activator-public-preview/
2023-10-0643 minThe Copilot ConnectionEp 1 - Welcome to the Copilot ConnectionSend us a textWelcome to Copilot Connection, the podcast that explores the world of Microsoft Copilots! Join your hosts, Zoe Wilson and Kevin McDonnell, as they take you on a journey through the different Copilots available and how they can help you in your day-to-day life. From the newly launch date announced Microsoft 365 Copilot to the Dynamics 365, GitHub, Windows, Custom and more Copilots, we'll cover it all. Our upbeat and engaging conversations with experts in the field will keep you entertained and informed. Tune in to Copilot Connection and discover how these AI-powered assistants...
2023-09-3018 min
The Progressive Property PodcastMoney, Property, Energy & AI | Kevin Answers Our Delegates QuestionsCLASH OF THE TITANS - Go To moorevleeds.com to find out more Kevin gives his honest thoughts and advice in response to some of the most popular questions from his students and masterminds surrounding property investing including how to use debt to generate money, whether rent2rent is a legitimate business and even how Kevin keeps up his motivation and energy! KEY TAKEAWAYS You can create money through using assets, such as property. You can move from earning money to creating money by taking on ‘good debt’. Kev used to get up tired and go...
2023-06-2724 min
BUCKTOOTH GREMLINSHidden GemsOn this week's Bucktooth Gremlins, Sean is missing again this week so Kevin & Pete pull out their lists of some Hidden Gems of films that not a lot of people have seen. Kevin did try to use the Next Karate Kid but that got shot down. Instead, a little Michael Mann, some Scorsese & DePalma and kids playing gangsters in a 70's forgotten musical. Don't forget to email us with comments or show suggestions at BUCKTOOTHGREMLINS@GMAIL.COM
2023-06-091h 08
BUCKTOOTH GREMLINSCHICK FLICKSKevin, Pete & Sean celebrate Mother's Day by getting in touch with their feminine side and exploring the genre known as Chick Flicks. Which ones are they embarrassed to admit they actually like? Any TV Shows to go with it? Find out on this week's Bucktooth Gremlins episode
2023-05-141h 22
BUCKTOOTH GREMLINSI'm Going To A Desert Island And I'm Gonna Bring....Not Sean! One member of The Bucktooth Gremlins is not in attendance. In a change of pace, Kevin & Pete sit and talk about what ten albums they would bring with them on a desert island. There are rules of course. No greatest hits & no soundtracks, which means Kevin cannot bring up The Karate Kid this week. It's not as easy as you think. Do either of them have a shared album? Pete has a real strange choice. All this and more on the week's BTG.
2023-04-281h 27
BUCKTOOTH GREMLINSSTAY GOLD - 40 YEARS OF THE OUTSIDERSOn this week's episode, The Bucktooth Gremlins wax poetic on Francis Ford Coppola's film adaptation of S.E. Hinton's much-read book, THE OUTSIDERS. April marked the 40th Anniversary of the original release and there's much discussion about the film & the cast. Who has had the best post-Outsiders career? Any bets on Kevin picking Ralph Macchio?
2023-04-151h 07
Super Charge with Digital Markester ⚡️Navigating Business Risks with Kevin McDonnellIn this episode, we chat with Kevin McDonnell, CFO at AeroVironment, about effectively managing risk to drive growth and create shareholder value. With nearly 35 years of experience in financial, IT, and HR leadership roles across multiple industries, Kevin has a wealth of knowledge to share. Join us for this insightful conversation on navigating business risks.🌏 CONNECT WITH KEVIN👥 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-mcdonnell-j-d-9ba168/💻 Website - http://www.avinc.com/🌏 CONNECT WITH KAZUKI👥 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kazuki-oiwake/💻 Website - https://www.markester.co/
2023-04-0829 min
BUCKTOOTH GREMLINSOff The Rails With From The ShelfHow would a Generation Z'er analyze some of The Bucktooth Gremlins favorite movies from their youth? Special Guest Annalise Holzwarth of the FROM THE SHELF podcast is this week's special guest for this little bit of film school. And Kevin did not mention Karate Kid this week!!!
2023-03-161h 25
BUCKTOOTH GREMLINSONE DISASTER AFTER ANOTHEROn this week's Bucktooth Gremlins episode... There have been so many disaster films. Some really good, some really bad and if you are Sean picking, some utterly depressing. Does Kevin try to say the typhoon in Karate Kid 2 counts as a disaster? And can Pete go a whole episode without making fun of an actress?
2023-03-091h 23
BUCKTOOTH GREMLINSBring Out Your Dead Part 2So many of them that we had to do a second part. Highlights include Special Guest Joey "Razzle Frazzle" Mac raiding Pete's Stubborn Soda, Sean has few more film school quality deaths, Kevin goes to the Karate Kid pile AGAIN and Pete continues to have to defend a few questionable choices.
2023-03-031h 21
BUCKTOOTH GREMLINSDYNAMIC DUOSSome of the Bucktooth Gremlins favorite TV & Movie duos are the topic for this week. Sean isn't allowed to mention Beverly Hills 90210, Kevin cannot mention Dukes Of Hazzard and Smokey & The Bandit is off limits for Pete? What will they do now?? All that and more on this week's Bucktooth Gremlins.
2023-01-261h 14
BUCKTOOTH GREMLINSFOLLOW THE LEADERWho were some of the great sidekicks in Movie & TV history? No duos are allowed on this episode so is Sean really able to argue that Robin is Batman's sidekick? And what sidekick did Kevin look like as a child? All these questions will be answered on this week's BUCKTOOTH GREMLINS
2023-01-101h 03
BUCKTOOTH GREMLINSWIDE WIDE WORLD OF ACTORSWho are some actors who had careers in sports before they hit the big or small screen? Is Sonja Heine really a name Kevin wants to defend as a big film star? And does Ronda Rousey resemble a Muppet? All this and more on this week's Bucktooth Gremlins.
2022-12-281h 02
BUCKTOOTH GREMLINSSILENT NIGHT, MOVIE NIGHT Part 2Since Pete ended Pt 1 on such a morbid note of Christmas movie suggestions, the Gremlins continue to discuss the Best & Worst of the Christmas themed movie & TV episodes/specials. Kevin's obsession with Dukes Of Hazzard continues, Pete goes on too long about Happy Days and did Sean forget if there was a Beverly Hills 90210 Christmas?
2022-12-2054 min
The Progressive Property PodcastHow to Create Wealth Through PropertyFREE DOWNLOAD How YOU Can Make A FORTUNE From Buy-To-Lethttps://bit.ly/BTLReport-POD Kevin joins Jessen James on the Mind Over Money podcast to talk about the power of property investing itself, as well as his own personal journey in business, and the part that mind-set has played in his incredible rise to success. KEY TAKEAWAYS Inspiration can take many forms, but nothing stirs us or empowers us more than seeing others who have succeeded, and hearing the stories of how they did so. When our backs are against the wall, we usually discover...
2022-12-1351 min
The Progressive Property PodcastHow I Buy Property Via AuctionsIn this week’s episode, Kevin talks about all things auctions. Listen to Kevin talk about how you can still make money with auctions, what to look out for and how you can avid expensive mistakes. Discover how tens of thousands of ordinary brits are quietly getting rich with minimum investment!bit.ly/Podcast-MSOPI KEY TAKEAWAYS Making good money on auctions is all about knowledge and education. You need to have a good overall understanding of property investing and be educated around what to look for. Relationships are important to make deals with es...
2022-08-3020 min
The Progressive Property PodcastHow I Did 32 Property Deals in 2 Years!FREE DOWNLOAD How YOU Can Make A FORTUNE From Buy-To-Lethttps://bit.ly/BTLReport-POD Kevin is joined by Muzzy, a property dealer based in Nuneaton. He talks to Kevin about his own personal property journey and how Progressive Property helped him with his fast route to success in property Progressive Property’s Co-Founder, Rob Moore, has teamed up with our lead trainer, Kevin McDonnell to bring you the 2022 edition of our bestselling book, Multiple Streams of Property Income.GET YOUR UPDATED VERSION HERE >>> msopi.live/book
2022-06-2829 min
The Progressive Property PodcastHow I Got My First 2 Investment PropertiesFREE DOWNLOAD How YOU Can Make A FORTUNE From Buy-To-Lethttps://bit.ly/BTLReport-POD Nick based in Southampton joins Kevin in this episode. Nick started in property 4 years ago, where he struggled at first but in the past 12 months he has managed to really accelerate his property journey. Listen in to hear be inspired by what he did to turn things around and learn what you can do to step-up your property journey too! Progressive Property’s Co-Founder, Rob Moore, has teamed up with our lead trainer, Kevin McDonnell to bring you the 2022 edition of ou...
2022-06-2125 min
The Progressive Property PodcastHow I Buy Houses for Free! Property Investing Q&AFREE DOWNLOAD How YOU Can Make A FORTUNE From Buy-To-Lethttps://bit.ly/BTLReport-POD Kevin has over 19 years’ experience in property, using creative property techniques to build his multi-million property portfolio. Join him in this Q&A where he answers many property questions frankly and informatively. Topics discussed include the role of landlords in the property market in 2022, what type of mortgage you should be getting and why your property knowledge is so much more important than what you have in the bank. Progressive Property’s Co-Founder, Rob Moore, has teamed up with our lead trainer, Kevi...
2022-06-1425 min
The Progressive Property Podcast5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Property BusinessFREE DOWNLOAD How YOU Can Make A FORTUNE From Buy-To-Lethttps://bit.ly/BTLReport-POD Welcome to a very special episode of the Progressive Property Podcast as Kevin covers the five key things to know before you get started in property. Discover why you don’t need your own money to start investing, why it’s important to surround yourself with a network of like-minded people and why cheap doesn’t mean cheap! If you’re starting out in property, this episode is for you. Progressive Property’s Co-Founder, Rob Moore, has teamed up with our lead trainer, K...
2022-06-0715 min
The Progressive Property PodcastWhat Makes a Good Investment Property (REWIND)FREE DOWNLOAD How YOU Can Make A FORTUNE From Buy-To-Lethttps://bit.ly/BTLReport-POD Are you scared of making a mistake? Are you fearful of making a bad investment? In today’s episode of the Progressive Property Podcast, Kevin shares with new investors a 7-stage step-by-step guide on purchasing property and how to know if it’s a good investment. Discover how to spot a strong rental demand, where you can add value and what investments are best for instant cashflow. Join the Progressive Property Community Progressive Property’s Co-Founder, Rob Moore, has teamed up wit...
2022-05-2426 min
The Progressive Property PodcastMy Journey as a Brand New Property InvestorFREE DOWNLOAD How YOU Can Make A FORTUNE From Buy-To-Lethttps://bit.ly/BTLReport-POD Kevin wants to introduce you to Greg Ball, a kitchen-fitter and business owner who has just started their journey into property investing. This is a unique episode that explores those first few steps when first getting into property from someone who is in those stages right now. Greg also talks about how unique Progressive are in the industry, they don’t just teach knowledge they teach you how to change and alter your mindset to achieve success. Progressive Property’s Co-Founder, Rob Moor...
2022-05-1031 min
The Progressive Property PodcastHow Progressive Property Helped Build My Success - with Sam WatersonFREE DOWNLOAD How YOU Can Make A FORTUNE From Buy-To-Lethttps://bit.ly/BTLReport-POD Sam Waterson is a property deal packager based in Leeds. In this episode he talks with Kevin about what he does in his business, how you can get into deal packaging too, as well as how Progressive helped him nurture and grow his success. Progressive Property’s Co-Founder, Rob Moore, has teamed up with our lead trainer, Kevin McDonnell to bring you the 2022 edition of our bestselling book, Multiple Streams of Property Income.GET YOUR UPDATED VERSION HERE >>> msopi.li...
2022-05-0324 min
The Progressive Property PodcastHow to Create Wealth Through PropertyFREE DOWNLOAD How YOU Can Make A FORTUNE From Buy-To-Lethttps://bit.ly/BTLReport-POD Kevin joins Jessen James on the Mind Over Money podcast to talk about the power of property investing itself, as well as his own personal journey in business, and the part that mind-set has played in his incredible rise to success. KEY TAKEAWAYS Inspiration can take many forms, but nothing stirs us or empowers us more than seeing others who have succeeded, and hearing the stories of how they did so. When our backs are against the wall, we usually discover...
2022-01-2551 min
Mind Over Money PodcastSuccess Begins In The Mind - with Kevin McDonnellKevin McDonnell is one of the UK's foremost experts on property investing, and one of the leading educators in the field, teaching countless potential investors how they can employ strategy and attain financial freedom through leveraging the power of property.
Kevin joins Jessen to talk about the power of property investing itself, as well as his own personal journey in business, and the part that mind-set has played in his incredible rise to success.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Inspiration can take many forms, but nothing stirs us or empowers us more than seeing others who have...
2022-01-2450 min
The Progressive Property PodcastWill House Prices Rise or Fall in 2022?FREE DOWNLOAD How YOU Can Make A FORTUNE From Buy-To-Lethttps://bit.ly/BTLReport-POD Join Kevin in this insightful episode. He discusses his thoughts on what will happen to the UK property market in 2022 and looks back at what happened in 2021 to help answer this hotly debated question. KEY TAKEAWAYS House prices in 2021 rose significantly, this was pure growth. The stamp duty holiday, high inflation and the drive towards assets caused this. A crash will be coming, it might not be in 2022 but it’s possible, however Kevin believes it is more likely to...
2022-01-1812 min
The Progressive Property PodcastEstate Agent Reveals How Perfectly Find Your Property DealsFREE DOWNLOAD How YOU Can Make A FORTUNE From Buy-To-Lethttps://bit.ly/BTLReport-POD In this episode, Kevin speaks to Joe Catchside who has over 16 years’ experience in the property industry, including in property investing and running his own estate agency. They talk in depth about estate agents and share some tips and tricks about how to get the best out of them. They also discuss the importance of building relationships and how to utilise them to create your perfect property portfolio. KEY TAKEAWAYS Joe opened his own estate agents in 2005 with...
2022-01-1132 min
The Progressive Property Podcast8 Essential Tips to Build A Property Business Whilst in a JobThere’s no need to quit your full-time job if you want to start your property business today. You’ve got so much time—that you may not know of—which we could use to finally realise that business idea. If there are 168 hours per week and assuming you consume 40 hours with work and 56 hours with sleep, then you’ve got free 72 hours weekly. In this episode, Kevin gives the 8 essential tips on how you can optimise your precious time. You can even do some of your tasks while at the office, while commuting, or while doing some c...
2021-12-1436 min
The Progressive Property PodcastHow I Buy Property Via AuctionsIn this week’s episode, Kevin talks about all things auctions. Listen to Kevin talk about how you can still make money with auctions, what to look out for and how you can avid expensive mistakes. Discover how tens of thousands of ordinary brits are quietly getting rich with minimum investment!bit.ly/Podcast-MSOPI KEY TAKEAWAYS Making good money on auctions is all about knowledge and education. You need to have a good overall understanding of property investing and be educated around what to look for. Relationships are important to m...
2021-11-3020 min
Behind The Facade - Real Estate Investing47. No Money Down Property Investing - a Conversation with Kevin McDonnellShow Notes This weeks guest is my fellow Irishman Kevin McDonnell who grew up in Swinford, Co. Mayo a short distance from 3 of my 4 grandparents. Kevin is today based in the UK where he runs a successful property investment and training business. Despite being Irish I 'discovered' Kevin when I joined ClubHouse and immediately recognised his accent. He has a great story about his disastrous foreign property investments and having to learn how to invest in property with no money down. This episode is packed with value - Listen and enjoy! *** 'No Money D...
2021-03-221h 10
The Progressive Property PodcastWhat Are Property Bonds?Discover everything you need to know about property bonds in today’s informative podcast with your host Kevin McDonnell. Today Kevin details exactly what a property bond is and how it can benefit you. He discusses the typical length of the agreement, the security that property bonds can offer and how they can help create a secure and healthy rate of interest. KEY TAKEAWAYS Also known as property investment bonds, property bonds are a way for developers to raise funds from investors. The main aim is to finance the initial stages of a building dev...
2021-03-1613 min
The Progressive Property PodcastThe 10 Worst Tenants I've Ever HadMcDonnell Mondays are back! After a brief hiatus you host Kevin is back with his much loved series McDonnell Mondays where he gives you the chance to ask him all things property. In today's episode Kevin discusses why not to listen to those advising to steer clear of London investments, why the ‘tenant buyer’ strategy is the most hands free of them all and how to sort the good builders from the bad. KEY TAKEAWAYS Over the last few months, people have started the question if it is wise to invest in London...
2021-03-0217 min
The Progressive Property PodcastProperty News: New Landlord Licensing ChangesJoin your host property expert Kevin McDonnell as he discusses property news from around the UK and the Progressive Property Community. Kevin discusses a possible 6-month delay on new electrical safety standards, why the UK property market is always a safe place to invest in and how to spot a good business partner. KEY TAKEAWAYS Property News: Lettings agents trade bodies have accused many local councils of being socially irresponsible and have called for a pause in the push to have new licensing for landlords brought into place.
Safeagent wants a...
2021-01-2913 min
The Progressive Property PodcastProperty News: Why Manchester is The Best Area To Invest and Market UpdateKevin McDonnell discusses this weeks property news as Aldermoore’s ‘Buy To Let City Tracker’ identified Manchester as the best city in the UK to invest in. Aldermoore stated that the short term returns through yield and long term return over ten or more years as two of the reasons why the northern city is the best for property investment. Kevin discusses the impact the recession will have on peoples property preferences with many people likely to downsize and turn to HMO’s. Kevin also shares whats new in the Progressive Property Community and poses the question of what’s better h...
2020-12-1112 min
The Progressive Property PodcastNMD TV interview with Istvan VighToday Kevin McDonnell is interviewing Istvan, a member of Kevin's course and mastermind programme. He went from accounting and finance with no property experience to a property investor in just a few years. It took him longer than he thought to breakthrough, he was close to quitting at points and didn’t make a single deal for 7 months from his start. But now 2 years on he is ready to take the leap and become a full time property investor. KEY TAKEAWAYS Most people want instant results- we are used to getting what we want, NOW...
2020-07-141h 05
The Progressive Property PodcastMcDonnell Monday’s - Your questions answeredToday Kevin McDonnell is answering your questions on how to find and negotiate rent to rent deals. Don’t think there are deals to be made in your areas? You’re looking at it all wrong! Never assume that what a landlord or agent wants is all they will settle for, you have to keep pushing. Kevin will show you how he presents a deal to secure properties- and make a profit on them. KEY TAKEAWAYS What if the numbers don’t work?-- You are looking at the wrong numbers! Don’t think about wha...
2020-07-0733 min
The Progressive Property PodcastHow important is Mindset in Property - Podcast Interview with Edmar MacToday Kevin McDonnell is being interviewed by Edmar Mac. We’ll hear Kevin’s story, from how he went from £135,000 in debt to a top property investor. It wasn’t always easy, and he made many mistakes along the way- but now you can learn from them. From getting educated to the importance of mindset, Kevin talks you through his journey to get to where he is today. KEY TAKEAWAYS How it went wrong- Kevin wanted to get into property, but didn’t know how to do it. After asking for help from a friend who...
2020-06-301h 02
The Progressive Property PodcastThe Funniest Things Tenants Have Done- Stories from my property businessA break from the normal for this week, we have a collection of stories from Kevin McDonnell, from his years of working in property. With the amount of experience Kevin has, he has a lot of stories to share with you. From serious issues that needed fixing, to hilarious moments that you almost can’t believe happened (but did!). With everyone stuck wherever in the world you are, it’s time to lighten the mood. What are tenants most likely to steal? What happens when tenants get caught cheating? HOW do they get caught? Listen to find out more!
2020-05-0519 min
The Progressive Property PodcastKevin McDonnell My personal plan for 20202020 is going to be a huge year in property? But are you prepared? and what are your plans? In today’s episode of The Progressive Property Podcast, Kevin McDonnell shares his guidelines for a bumper year in property. Discover how to scale your business, find new joint-venture partners and make a fortune through property in 2020. KEY TAKEAWAYS What’s your plan? What's your property plan? Where are you going with your business this year? When you have the best year businesswise, you should know that you also had a bad year because great achievements come wit...
2020-01-1419 min
The Progressive Property Podcast8 Essential Tips to Build A Property Business Whilst in a JobThere’s no need to quit your full-time job if you want to start your property business today. You’ve got so much time—that you may not know of—which we could use to finally realise that business idea. If there are 168 hours per week and assuming you consume 40 hours with work and 56 hours with sleep, then you’ve got free 72 hours weekly. In this episode, Kevin gives the 8 essential tips on how you can optimise your precious time. You can even do some of your tasks while at the office, while commuting, or while doing some c...
2019-09-1036 min
The Progressive Property PodcastNeville Wright: How I Went From £0 to £100MILLION‘If you keep going on a daily basis you will succeed in the long run’ In this podcast Neville Wright talks about his journey in retail and property. Having started with just 39p Neville along with his wife built a hugely successful retail business and property portfolio and are now multi-millionaires. Neville shares his experiences and business wisdom in this engaging podcast that will inspire you whether you are just starting out or already on your business journey. KEY TAKEAWAYS Starting a business When you are running...
2019-08-1340 min
The Progressive Property PodcastDavid Kemp: Essential Planning Permission Hacks YOU Need to KnowThe PPP likes to bring you leading experts in their field, new strategies and information that can help you on your property journey. In this episode, Kevin is talking about all things planning with David Kemp a specialist planning consultant. They discuss in detail how to successfully navigate the different sets of rules that require compliance when developing a property and what the council want to know. If you want to understand the best way to get through your planning application process then this is a podcast episode you can't afford to miss.
2019-08-0637 min
The Progressive Property PodcastPeter's Fairwell, Introducing Your New Host! Kevin McDonnell (Feat. Rob Moore)Peter’s Farewell and His Ultimate Advice for Property Investors If there’s one thing that our host Peter Jones learned while he was producing content for all of you, it was the importance of freedom. He’s joined today by Rob Moore and Kevin McDonnell. Peter says his farewell and shares his experience while he was podcasting. He also gives his ultimate advice to property investors out there; it’s important to do networking, so you see more significant results. Today, we also welcome the new host of the Progressive Property Podcast for the upcoming...
2019-03-2012 min
The Progressive Property PodcastPeter Interviews No Money Down Expert Kevin McDonnellKevin talks about his journey in property business. Failures and successes along the way, lessons he learned and how he is running his property business right now. He talks about good and bad debt, how to use options and the importance of education and marketing. How to deal with vendors, get the deals, and why you need to change your mindset in order to grow and succeed.progressive, property, investing, rent, housing, buy to lets, serviced accomodation, block, auction, home, financial freedom, recurring income, tax, mortgage, assets: http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/
2017-10-1754 min
GreyHatBeardShow 14 - Part 1: News and front of mindGovernance - huh, what is it good for? Well, to find that out, take a listen to this week’s episode as we are joined by newly minted MVP Chirag Patel to talk about Teams Governance.
This part of the show covers the latest news including some exciting new updates from Microsoft Teams.
If you would like to appear on the show, please drop us a line using the form at https://www.greyhatbeard.com/upcoming-shows. We’d love to hear from everyone, especially if you’re not an MVP and would like to be heard...
1970-01-0100 minGreyHatBeardShow 8 - Part 2: How you work and staying focusedHow is the world of remote working treating you? Are you able to work well and focus? This week we chat about how to track your work effectively with Microsoft 365 and some techniques for staying focused.
How you work and staying focused
We kept it to general chit chat this time but covered topics like:
Tracking work and prioritising
Sticking to one thing
Keeping focused with music and location
Related links:
Manage your time with Outlook
Pomodoro technique
Microsoft To-Do
Timeular (not mentioned by something Kevin uses a lot)
Getting Things Done
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1970-01-0100 minGreyHatBeardShow 7 - Part 2: Governance and the Power PlatformIs governance a dirty word to you? Let us persuade you otherwise as we talk about the importance of governance with the Power Platform, sharing why you should do it, how best to do it and when to do it.
Governance and the Power Platform
Three topics:
What do we mean by governance? - what it is and why you should do it
What can you do for the Power Platform? - using the tools and an intro to the Power Platform CoE Toolkit
When to use ALM tools? - going beyond power users
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